Trailblazing and dynamic, Straight Ahead brings their bold, genre-defying sound from Detroit’s storied jazz scene, melding jazz, soul, and Brazilian funk with an all-female ensemble of powerhouse musicians.

Trailblazing and dynamic, Straight Ahead brings their bold, genre-defying sound from Detroit’s storied jazz scene—melding jazz, soul, and Brazilian funk with an all-female ensemble of powerhouse musicians.

'Junk Jazz' is a duo; Aya Sekine & Djallo Djakate that will present a set featuring improvisation with multiple instruments, electronics and voice.

Houston-born pianist and Blue Note recording artist Paul Cornish is a global collaborator whose dynamic style has made him one of today’s most innovative voices in jazz.

Hidden Nomination is a genre-defying ensemble that emerged from the lustrous Blue Llama Jazz Club after a particularly electrifying set.

REDWOOD is a musician, composer, producer, educator, DJ, and recording artist native to Washington D.C. REDWOOD has been mentored by jazz legends such as Rodney Whitaker and Dee Dee Bridgewater, and is a protege of the boundary-bursting artist Jason Moran.

Saxophonist Bill Pierce is one of America's most talented jazz artists and educators. Pierce began performing in the early 70's in Boston while a student Berklee College of Music, appearing with artists such as Marvin Gaye, and toured with Stevie Wonder's band.